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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 545.17 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 545.17 and 290.32 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 545.17 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/545.17 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 545.17 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 158,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,269.58/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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