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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 554.42 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 554.42 and 395.15 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 554.42 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/554.42 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 554.42 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 219,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,077.28/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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