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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 545.01 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 545.01 and 336.69 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 545.01 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/545.01 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 545.01 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 183,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,499.42/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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