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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 545.55 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 545.55 and 379.83 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 545.55 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/545.55 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 545.55 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 207,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,216.26/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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