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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 546.63 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 546.63 and 346.06 is: 478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 546.63 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/546.63 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 546.63 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 189,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,164.04/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.58

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