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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 546.36 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 546.36 and 343.04 is: 473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 546.36 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/546.36 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 546.36 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 187,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,423.33/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.42

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