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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.43, 545.83 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.43, 545.83 and 337.30 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.43 : 545.83 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.43/545.83 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.43x = 545.83 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.43x = 184,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,108.46/396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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