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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.14, 543.51 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.14, 543.51 and 339.06 is: 467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.14 : 543.51 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.14/543.51 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.14x = 543.51 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.14x = 184,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,282.50/394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.56

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