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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.49, 546.77 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.49, 546.77 and 313.43 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.49 : 546.77 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.49/546.77 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.49x = 546.77 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.49x = 171,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,372.55/396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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