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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 545.43 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 545.43 and 382.07 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 545.43 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/545.43 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 545.43 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 208,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,392.44/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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