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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.58, 546.97 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.58, 546.97 and 291.63 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.58 : 546.97 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.58/546.97 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.58x = 546.97 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.58x = 159,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,512.86/396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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