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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 546 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 546 and 347.11 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 546 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/546 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 546 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 189,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,522.06/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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