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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 545.84 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 545.84 and 376.04 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 545.84 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/545.84 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 545.84 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 205,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,253.06/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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