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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 547 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 547 and 329.94 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 547 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/547 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 547 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 180,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,477.18/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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