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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.04, 545.34 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.04, 545.34 and 354.46 is: 488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.04 : 545.34 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.04/545.34 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.04x = 545.34 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.04x = 193,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,301.22/396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.09

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