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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 545.94 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 545.94 and 297.54 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 545.94 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/545.94 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 545.94 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 162,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,438.99/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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