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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 547.53 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 547.53 and 303.68 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 547.53 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/547.53 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 547.53 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 166,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,273.91/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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