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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 545.87 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 545.87 and 297.39 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 545.87 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/545.87 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 545.87 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 162,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,333.55/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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