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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.88, 546.96 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.88, 546.96 and 291.88 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.88 : 546.96 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.88/546.96 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.88x = 546.96 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.88x = 159,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,646.68/396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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