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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 546.70 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 546.70 and 308.46 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 546.70 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/546.70 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 546.70 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 168,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,635.08/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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