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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.04 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.04 and 356.72 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.04 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.04 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.04 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 194,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,783.39/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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