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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 544.52 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 544.52 and 362.54 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 544.52 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/544.52 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 544.52 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 197,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,412.55/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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