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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 548.46 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 548.46 and 335.48 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 548.46 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/548.46 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 548.46 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 183,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,994.62/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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