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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.59, 545.34 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.59, 545.34 and 277.19 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.59 : 545.34 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.59/545.34 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.59x = 545.34 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.59x = 151,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,161.41/395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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