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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.67 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.67 and 283.37 is: 391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.67 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.67 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.67 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 154,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,623.78/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.18

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