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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 544.97 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 544.97 and 290.27 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 544.97 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/544.97 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 544.97 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 158,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,184.27/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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