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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.97, 547.76 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.97, 547.76 and 338.18 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.97 : 547.76 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.97/547.76 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.97x = 547.76 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.97x = 185,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,239.58/396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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