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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 544.86 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 544.86 and 237.60 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 544.86 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/544.86 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 544.86 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 129,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,458.74/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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