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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 544.23 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 544.23 and 335.86 is: 463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 544.23 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/544.23 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 544.23 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 182,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,785.09/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.12

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