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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 544.14 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 544.14 and 347.40 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 544.14 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/544.14 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 544.14 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 189,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,034.24/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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