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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 545.46 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 545.46 and 353.56 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 545.46 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/545.46 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 545.46 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 192,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,852.84/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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