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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 544.94 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 544.94 and 383.74 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 544.94 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/544.94 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 544.94 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 209,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,115.28/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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