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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 545.81 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 545.81 and 302.43 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 545.81 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/545.81 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 545.81 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 165,069.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,069.32/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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