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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 594.44 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 594.44 and 343.82 is: 516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 594.44 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/594.44 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 594.44 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 204,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,380.36/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.37

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