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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 547.54 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 547.54 and 338.44 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 547.54 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/547.54 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 547.54 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 185,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,309.44/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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