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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 545.54 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 545.54 and 360.86 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 545.54 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/545.54 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 545.54 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 196,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,859.03/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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