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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.98, 546.03 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.98, 546.03 and 358.98 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.98 : 546.03 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.98/546.03 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.98x = 546.03 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.98x = 196,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,013.85/394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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