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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.08 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.08 and 297.63 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.08 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.08 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.08 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 162,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,528.30/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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