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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 545.54 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 545.54 and 262.29 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 545.54 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/545.54 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 545.54 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 143,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,089.69/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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