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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.38, 548.56 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.38, 548.56 and 386.44 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.38 : 548.56 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.38/548.56 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.38x = 548.56 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.38x = 211,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,985.53/397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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