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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 545.28 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 545.28 and 373.74 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 545.28 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/545.28 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 545.28 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 203,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,792.95/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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