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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 546 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 546 and 343.49 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 546 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/546 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 546 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 187,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,545.54/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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