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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 546.14 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 546.14 and 364.30 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 546.14 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/546.14 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 546.14 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 198,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,958.35/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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