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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 545.27 and 351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 545.27 and 351.17 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 545.27 = 351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/545.27 = 351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 545.27 × 351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 191,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,482.47/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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