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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 545.51 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 545.51 and 363.92 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 545.51 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/545.51 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 545.51 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 198,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,520.18/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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