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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 546.64 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 546.64 and 303.11 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 546.64 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/546.64 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 546.64 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 165,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,690.61/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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