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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 545.52 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 545.52 and 386.66 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 545.52 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/545.52 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 545.52 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 210,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,930.76/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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