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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 546.17 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 546.17 and 290.78 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 546.17 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/546.17 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 546.17 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 158,815.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,815.31/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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