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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 546.35 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 546.35 and 376.41 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 546.35 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/546.35 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 546.35 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 205,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,649.72/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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