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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 545.58 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 545.58 and 330.64 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 545.58 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/545.58 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 545.58 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 180,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,390.57/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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