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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 545.46 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 545.46 and 284.68 is: 393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 545.46 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/545.46 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 545.46 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 155,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,281.55/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.10

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