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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 545.60 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 545.60 and 277.86 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 545.60 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/545.60 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 545.60 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 151,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,600.42/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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