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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 545.87 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 545.87 and 297.86 is: 410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 545.87 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/545.87 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 545.87 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 162,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,590.85/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.79

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