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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 545.45 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 545.45 and 377.48 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 545.45 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/545.45 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 545.45 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 205,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,895.94/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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