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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 545.73 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 545.73 and 290.73 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 545.73 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/545.73 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 545.73 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 158,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,660.08/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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