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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.95, 546.66 and 388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.95, 546.66 and 388.47 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.95 : 546.66 = 388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.95/546.66 = 388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.95x = 546.66 × 388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.95x = 212,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,361.01/396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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