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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 547.26 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 547.26 and 313.56 is: 433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 547.26 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/547.26 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 547.26 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 171,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,598.85/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.46

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