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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 546.36 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 546.36 and 302.47 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 546.36 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/546.36 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 546.36 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 165,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,257.51/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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