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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 544.66 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 544.66 and 349.18 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 544.66 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/544.66 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 544.66 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 190,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,182.14/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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