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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 545.89 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 545.89 and 306.30 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 545.89 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/545.89 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 545.89 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 167,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,206.11/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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