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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 546.60 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 546.60 and 342.72 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 546.60 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/546.60 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 546.60 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 187,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,330.75/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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