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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 545.71 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 545.71 and 271.32 is: 374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 545.71 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/545.71 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 545.71 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 148,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,062.04/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.03

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