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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 545.59 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 545.59 and 308.27 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 545.59 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/545.59 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 545.59 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 168,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,189.03/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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