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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 548.60 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 548.60 and 348.92 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 548.60 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/548.60 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 548.60 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 191,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,417.51/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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