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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 545.24 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 545.24 and 285.23 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 545.24 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/545.24 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 545.24 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 155,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,516.79/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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