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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 544.19 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 544.19 and 338.94 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 544.19 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/544.19 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 544.19 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 184,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,446.06/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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