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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 542.34 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 542.34 and 340.71 is: 469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 542.34 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/542.34 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 542.34 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 184,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,780.66/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.75

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