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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.36, 548.54 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.36, 548.54 and 376.91 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.36 : 548.54 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.36/548.54 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.36x = 548.54 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.36x = 206,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,750.21/397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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