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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.54 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.54 and 240.72 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.54 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.54 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.54 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 131,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,563.11/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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