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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 545.45 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 545.45 and 262.49 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 545.45 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/545.45 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 545.45 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 143,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,175.17/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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