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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 544.50 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 544.50 and 343.73 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 544.50 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/544.50 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 544.50 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 187,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,158.26/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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