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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.95, 547.71 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.95, 547.71 and 303.53 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.95 : 547.71 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.95/547.71 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.95x = 547.71 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.95x = 166,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,246.42/396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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