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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 544.73 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 544.73 and 312.21 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 544.73 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/544.73 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 544.73 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 170,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,068.59/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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