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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 546.92 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 546.92 and 297.80 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 546.92 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/546.92 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 546.92 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 162,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,873.52/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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