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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 545.84 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 545.84 and 376.35 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 545.84 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/545.84 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 545.84 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 205,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,424.37/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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