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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.64, 546.84 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.64, 546.84 and 286.14 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.64 : 546.84 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.64/546.84 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.64x = 546.84 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.64x = 156,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,472.80/396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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