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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 546.23 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 546.23 and 378.28 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 546.23 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/546.23 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 546.23 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 206,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,623.26/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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