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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.05, 546.63 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.05, 546.63 and 363.26 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.05 : 546.63 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.05/546.63 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.05x = 546.63 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.05x = 198,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,568.81/396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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