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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 546.24 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 546.24 and 308.16 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 546.24 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/546.24 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 546.24 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 168,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,329.32/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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