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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.39, 546.57 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.39, 546.57 and 297.96 is: 410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.39 : 546.57 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.39/546.57 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.39x = 546.57 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.39x = 162,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,856.00/396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.85

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