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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.95, 545.48 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.95, 545.48 and 331.34 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.95 : 545.48 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.95/545.48 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.95x = 545.48 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.95x = 180,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,734.96/396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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