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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.75, 546.35 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.75, 546.35 and 379.89 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.75 : 546.35 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.75/546.35 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.75x = 546.35 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.75x = 207,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,551.00/396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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