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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 546.84 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 546.84 and 351.51 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 546.84 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/546.84 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 546.84 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 192,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,219.73/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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