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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 546.87 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 546.87 and 341.22 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 546.87 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/546.87 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 546.87 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 186,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,602.98/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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