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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 546.44 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 546.44 and 365 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 546.44 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/546.44 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 546.44 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 199,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,450.60/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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