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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 545.16 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 545.16 and 358.64 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 545.16 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/545.16 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 545.16 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 195,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,516.18/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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