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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.84 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.84 and 312.80 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.84 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.84 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.84 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 170,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,738.75/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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