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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 545.97 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 545.97 and 279.34 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 545.97 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/545.97 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 545.97 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 152,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,511.26/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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