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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 544.98 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 544.98 and 359.92 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 544.98 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/544.98 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 544.98 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 196,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,149.20/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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