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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.88, 546.80 and 334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.88, 546.80 and 334.78 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.88 : 546.80 = 334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.88/546.80 = 334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.88x = 546.80 × 334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.88x = 183,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,057.70/396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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