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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 545.25 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 545.25 and 312.82 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 545.25 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/545.25 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 545.25 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 170,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,564.91/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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