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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 546.93 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 546.93 and 307.98 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 546.93 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/546.93 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 546.93 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 168,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,441.10/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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