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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 545.85 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 545.85 and 343.31 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 545.85 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/545.85 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 545.85 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 187,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,393.03/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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