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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 546.65 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 546.65 and 378.17 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 546.65 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/546.65 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 546.65 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 206,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,726.63/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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