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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 545.17 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 545.17 and 290.31 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 545.17 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/545.17 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 545.17 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 158,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,268.30/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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