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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 545.94 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 545.94 and 336.90 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 545.94 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/545.94 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 545.94 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 183,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,927.19/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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