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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 545.30 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 545.30 and 271.07 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 545.30 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/545.30 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 545.30 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 147,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,815.50/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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