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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 546.03 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 546.03 and 349.88 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 546.03 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/546.03 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 546.03 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 191,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,042.25/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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