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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 545.94 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 545.94 and 306.75 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 545.94 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/545.94 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 545.94 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 167,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,467.10/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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