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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 545.28 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 545.28 and 374.40 is: 516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 545.28 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/545.28 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 545.28 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 204,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,152.83/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.79

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