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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.04, 546.84 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.04, 546.84 and 347.44 is: 479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.04 : 546.84 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.04/546.84 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.04x = 546.84 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.04x = 189,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994.09/396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.73

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