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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 545.61 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 545.61 and 279.10 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 545.61 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/545.61 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 545.61 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 152,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,279.75/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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