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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 547.08 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 547.08 and 354.81 is: 489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 547.08 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/547.08 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 547.08 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 194,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,109.42/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.77

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