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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 544.76 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 544.76 and 301.56 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 544.76 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/544.76 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 544.76 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 164,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,277.83/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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