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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 548.07 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 548.07 and 345 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 548.07 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/548.07 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 548.07 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 189,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,084.15/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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