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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546 and 291 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 158,886
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,886/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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