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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 546.03 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 546.03 and 376.83 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 546.03 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/546.03 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 546.03 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 205,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,760.48/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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