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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.98, 545.88 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.98, 545.88 and 296.70 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.98 : 545.88 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.98/545.88 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.98x = 545.88 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.98x = 161,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,962.60/394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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