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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 547.08 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 547.08 and 303.45 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 547.08 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/547.08 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 547.08 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 166,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,011.43/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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