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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 545.31 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 545.31 and 346.61 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 545.31 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/545.31 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 545.31 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 189,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,009.90/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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