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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 546.52 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 546.52 and 291.32 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 546.52 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/546.52 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 546.52 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 159,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,212.21/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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