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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 545.46 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 545.46 and 277.46 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 545.46 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/545.46 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 545.46 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 151,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,343.33/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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