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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 546.99 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 546.99 and 372.87 is: 514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 546.99 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/546.99 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 546.99 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 203,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,956.16/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.11

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