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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 544.62 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 544.62 and 346.11 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 544.62 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/544.62 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 544.62 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 188,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,498.43/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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