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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 546.40 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 546.40 and 361.04 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 546.40 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/546.40 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 546.40 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 197,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,272.26/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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