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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 546 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 546 and 297.12 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 546 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/546 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 546 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 162,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,227.52/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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