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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 545.66 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 545.66 and 341.06 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 545.66 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/545.66 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 545.66 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 186,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,102.80/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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