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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 546 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 546 and 342.66 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 546 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/546 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 546 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 187,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,092.36/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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