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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 546.85 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 546.85 and 303.18 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 546.85 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/546.85 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 546.85 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 165,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,789.73/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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