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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.41, 545.86 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.41, 545.86 and 277.64 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.41 : 545.86 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.41/545.86 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.41x = 545.86 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.41x = 151,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,549.15/395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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