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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 546.82 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 546.82 and 313.18 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 546.82 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/546.82 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 546.82 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 171,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,253.09/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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