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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.77, 548.71 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.77, 548.71 and 373.90 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.77 : 548.71 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.77/548.71 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.77x = 548.71 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.77x = 205,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,162.67/395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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