Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 544 and 348.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 395.52, 544 and 348.16 is: 478.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395.52 : 544 = 348.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395.52/544 = 348.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395.52x = 544 × 348.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395.52x = 189,399.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,399.04/395.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478.86
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