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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 544.65 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 544.65 and 312.38 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 544.65 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/544.65 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 544.65 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 170,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,137.77/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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