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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.12, 546.62 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.12, 546.62 and 313.44 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.12 : 546.62 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.12/546.62 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.12x = 546.62 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.12x = 171,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,328.96/396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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