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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.84, 546.90 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.84, 546.90 and 344.22 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 546.90 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/546.90 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 546.90 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 188,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,253.92/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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