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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 545.76 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 545.76 and 279.24 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 545.76 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/545.76 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 545.76 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 152,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,398.02/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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