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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 545.40 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 545.40 and 301.14 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 545.40 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/545.40 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 545.40 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 164,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,241.76/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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