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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 546.27 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 546.27 and 313.16 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 546.27 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/546.27 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 546.27 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 171,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,067.18/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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