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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 548.55 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 548.55 and 379.68 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 548.55 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/548.55 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 548.55 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 208,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,273.46/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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