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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 545.45 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 545.45 and 312.18 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 545.45 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/545.45 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 545.45 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 170,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,277.02/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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