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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 546.07 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 546.07 and 290.98 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 546.07 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/546.07 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 546.07 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 158,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,895.45/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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