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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 545.40 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 545.40 and 308.28 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 545.40 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/545.40 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 545.40 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 168,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,135.91/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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