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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 545.90 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 545.90 and 290.54 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 545.90 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/545.90 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 545.90 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 158,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,605.79/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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