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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.31, 545.64 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.31, 545.64 and 277.53 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.31 : 545.64 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.31/545.64 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.31x = 545.64 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.31x = 151,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,428.38/395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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