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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 544.76 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 544.76 and 340.46 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 544.76 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/544.76 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 544.76 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 185,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,468.99/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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