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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.08, 546.78 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.08, 546.78 and 368.04 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.08 : 546.78 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.08/546.78 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.08x = 546.78 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.08x = 201,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,236.91/397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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