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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 546.71 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 546.71 and 340.65 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 546.71 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/546.71 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 546.71 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 186,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,235.06/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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