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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 548.76 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 548.76 and 379.71 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 548.76 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/548.76 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 548.76 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 208,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,369.66/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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