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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 546.40 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.32, 546.40 and 363.52 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.32 : 546.40 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.32/546.40 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.32x = 546.40 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.32x = 198,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,627.33/396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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