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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 545.87 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 545.87 and 362.94 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 545.87 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/545.87 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 545.87 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 198,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,116.24/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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