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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 545.50 and 306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 545.50 and 306.43 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 545.50 = 306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/545.50 = 306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 545.50 × 306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 167,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,157.57/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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