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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 545.09 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 545.09 and 237.62 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 545.09 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/545.09 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 545.09 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 129,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,520.37/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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