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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 546.36 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 546.36 and 340.40 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 546.36 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/546.36 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 546.36 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 185,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,980.94/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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