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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 543.95 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 543.95 and 364.50 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 543.95 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/543.95 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 543.95 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 198,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,269.32/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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