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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 546.30 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 546.30 and 378.32 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 546.30 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/546.30 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 546.30 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 206,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,673.48/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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