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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.12 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.12 and 389.52 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.12 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.12 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.12 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 212,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,724.66/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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