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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 545.26 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 545.26 and 277.28 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 545.26 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/545.26 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 545.26 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 151,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,189.69/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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