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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 546.36 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 546.36 and 373.70 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 546.36 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/546.36 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 546.36 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 204,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,174.73/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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