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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.54 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.54 and 388.80 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.54 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.54 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.54 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 212,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,104.01/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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