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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 545.82 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 545.82 and 271.59 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 545.82 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/545.82 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 545.82 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 148,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,239.25/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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