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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 546.11 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 546.11 and 375.09 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 546.11 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/546.11 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 546.11 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 204,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,840.40/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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