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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 545.67 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 545.67 and 351.88 is: 484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 545.67 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/545.67 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 545.67 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 192,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,009.00/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.84

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