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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.13, 549.95 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.13, 549.95 and 393.84 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 549.95 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/549.95 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 549.95 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 216,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,590.34/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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