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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 546.14 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 546.14 and 342.88 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 546.14 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/546.14 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 546.14 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 187,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,263.05/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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