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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 546.02 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 546.02 and 306.80 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 546.02 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/546.02 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 546.02 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 167,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,518.94/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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