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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 546.18 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 546.18 and 337.56 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 546.18 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/546.18 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 546.18 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 184,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,368.52/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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