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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 545.84 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 545.84 and 381.76 is: 526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 545.84 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/545.84 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 545.84 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 208,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,379.88/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.00

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