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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 546.63 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 546.63 and 368.69 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 546.63 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/546.63 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 546.63 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 201,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,537.01/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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