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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 544.94 and 387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 544.94 and 387.22 is: 533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 544.94 = 387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/544.94 = 387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 544.94 × 387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 211,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,011.67/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.26

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