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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 544.51 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 544.51 and 350.54 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 544.51 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/544.51 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 544.51 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 190,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,873.02/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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