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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 546.40 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 546.40 and 337.16 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 546.40 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/546.40 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 546.40 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 184,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,224.22/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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