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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.54 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.54 and 302.88 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.54 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.54 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.54 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 165,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,536.04/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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