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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.30, 548.76 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.30, 548.76 and 335.34 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.30 : 548.76 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.30/548.76 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.30x = 548.76 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.30x = 184,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,021.18/397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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