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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 544.77 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 544.77 and 340.49 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 544.77 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/544.77 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 544.77 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 185,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,486.01/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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