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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 548.13 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 548.13 and 369.44 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 548.13 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/548.13 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 548.13 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 202,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,501.15/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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