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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 544.80 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 544.80 and 302.08 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 544.80 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/544.80 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 544.80 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 164,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,573.18/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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