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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 544.80 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 544.80 and 311.52 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 544.80 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/544.80 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 544.80 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 169,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716.10/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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