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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 545.77 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 545.77 and 277.58 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 545.77 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/545.77 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 545.77 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 151,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,493.48/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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