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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 545.84 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 545.84 and 308.92 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 545.84 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/545.84 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 545.84 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 168,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,620.89/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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