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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 545.74 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 545.74 and 349.11 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 545.74 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/545.74 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 545.74 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 190,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,522.42/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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