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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 543.95 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 543.95 and 358.62 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 543.95 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/543.95 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 543.95 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 195,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,071.35/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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