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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 544.50 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 544.50 and 296.82 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 544.50 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/544.50 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 544.50 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 161,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,618.49/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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