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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.68, 544.80 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.68, 544.80 and 336.54 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.68 : 544.80 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.68/544.80 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.68x = 544.80 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.68x = 183,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,346.99/395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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