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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.68, 546.48 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.68, 546.48 and 390.28 is: 539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.68 : 546.48 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.68/546.48 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.68x = 546.48 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.68x = 213,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,280.21/395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.02

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