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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 546.48 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 546.48 and 285.66 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 546.48 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/546.48 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 546.48 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 156,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,107.48/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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