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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.89, 544.98 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.89, 544.98 and 342.04 is: 472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.89 : 544.98 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.89/544.98 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.89x = 544.98 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.89x = 186,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,403.98/394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.04

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