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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 544.89 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 544.89 and 312.02 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 544.89 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/544.89 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 544.89 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 170,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,016.58/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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