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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 545.84 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 545.84 and 360.77 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 545.84 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/545.84 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 545.84 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 196,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,922.70/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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