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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 544.38 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 544.38 and 386.04 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 544.38 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/544.38 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 544.38 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 210,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,152.46/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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