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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 545.94 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 545.94 and 285.66 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 545.94 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/545.94 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 545.94 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 155,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,953.22/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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