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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 545.49 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 545.49 and 283.68 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 545.49 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/545.49 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 545.49 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 154,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,744.60/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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