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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395, 544.62 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395, 544.62 and 290 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395 : 544.62 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395/544.62 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395x = 544.62 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395x = 157,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939.80/395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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