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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 544.66 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 544.66 and 342.60 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 544.66 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/544.66 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 544.66 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 186,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,600.52/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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