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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.37, 545.56 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.37, 545.56 and 339.94 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.37 : 545.56 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.37/545.56 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.37x = 545.56 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.37x = 185,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,457.67/396.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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