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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 541.86 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 541.86 and 344.12 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 541.86 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/541.86 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 541.86 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 186,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,464.86/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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