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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 545.12 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 545.12 and 350.26 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 545.12 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/545.12 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 545.12 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 190,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,933.73/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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