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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 589.26 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 589.26 and 395.49 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 589.26 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/589.26 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 589.26 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 233,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,046.44/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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