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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 545.79 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 545.79 and 346.28 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 545.79 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/545.79 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 545.79 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 188,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,996.16/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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