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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 545.56 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 545.56 and 283.55 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 545.56 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/545.56 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 545.56 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 154,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,690.10/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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