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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 545.76 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 545.76 and 297.35 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 545.76 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/545.76 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 545.76 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 162,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,279.01/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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