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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 547.05 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 547.05 and 340.90 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 547.05 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/547.05 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 547.05 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 186,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,489.35/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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