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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.57, 546.71 and 337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.57, 546.71 and 337.71 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.57 : 546.71 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.57/546.71 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.57x = 546.71 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.57x = 184,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,627.75/396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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