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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 545.88 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 545.88 and 271.32 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 545.88 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/545.88 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 545.88 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 148,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,108.16/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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