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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 548.52 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 548.52 and 351.32 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 548.52 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/548.52 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 548.52 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 192,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,706.05/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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