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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 547.65 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 547.65 and 331.32 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 547.65 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/547.65 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 547.65 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 181,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,447.40/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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