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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 534.60 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 534.60 and 339.80 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 534.60 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/534.60 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 534.60 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 181,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,654.41/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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