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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 546.72 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 546.72 and 350.40 is: 483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 546.72 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/546.72 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 546.72 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 191,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,570.69/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.96

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