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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 544.80 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 544.80 and 297.04 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 544.80 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/544.80 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 544.80 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 161,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,827.39/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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