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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 547.22 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 547.22 and 291.67 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 547.22 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/547.22 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 547.22 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 159,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,607.66/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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