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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.60, 547.92 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.60, 547.92 and 366.88 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.60 : 547.92 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.60/547.92 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.60x = 547.92 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.60x = 201,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,020.89/397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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