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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 544.68 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 544.68 and 356.52 is: 491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 544.68 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/544.68 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 544.68 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 194,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,189.31/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.12

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