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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 546.01 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 546.01 and 307.96 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 546.01 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/546.01 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 546.01 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 168,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,147.10/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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