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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 545.94 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 545.94 and 271.13 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 545.94 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/545.94 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 545.94 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 148,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,017.98/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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