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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.23, 545.18 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.23, 545.18 and 346.23 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.23 : 545.18 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.23/545.18 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.23x = 545.18 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.23x = 188,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,757.67/395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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