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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.62, 546.98 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.62, 546.98 and 352.38 is: 485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.62 : 546.98 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.62/546.98 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.62x = 546.98 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.62x = 192,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,743.05/396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.97

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