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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.64, 546.32 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.64, 546.32 and 308.96 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.64 : 546.32 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.64/546.32 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.64x = 546.32 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.64x = 168,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,791.03/396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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