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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 545.91 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 545.91 and 262.87 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 545.91 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/545.91 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 545.91 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 143,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,503.36/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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