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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 545.39 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 545.39 and 277.25 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 545.39 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/545.39 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 545.39 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 151,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,208.62/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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