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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.86, 546.47 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.86, 546.47 and 359.79 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.86 : 546.47 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.86/546.47 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.86x = 546.47 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.86x = 196,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,609.91/396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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