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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.04, 546.72 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.04, 546.72 and 355.46 is: 489.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.04 : 546.72 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.04/546.72 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.04x = 546.72 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.04x = 194,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,337.09/397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.46

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