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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 544.65 and 369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 544.65 and 369.07 is: 507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 544.65 = 369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/544.65 = 369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 544.65 × 369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 201,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,013.98/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.87

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