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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 545.31 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 545.31 and 377.93 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 545.31 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/545.31 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 545.31 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 206,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,090.37/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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