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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 544.08 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 544.08 and 336.05 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 544.08 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/544.08 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 544.08 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 182,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,838.66/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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