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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 545.48 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 545.48 and 290.28 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 545.48 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/545.48 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 545.48 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 158,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,341.93/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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