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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.02, 542.54 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.02, 542.54 and 344.60 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.02 : 542.54 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.02/542.54 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.02x = 542.54 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.02x = 186,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,959.28/394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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