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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.76 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.76 and 387.26 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.76 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.76 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.76 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 211,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,348.29/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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