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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 545.22 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 545.22 and 385.86 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 545.22 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/545.22 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 545.22 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 210,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,378.59/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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