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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 547.16 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 547.16 and 291.69 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 547.16 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/547.16 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 547.16 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 159,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,599.64/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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