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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.92, 547.92 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.92, 547.92 and 354.24 is: 487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.92 : 547.92 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.92/547.92 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.92x = 547.92 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.92x = 194,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,095.18/397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.77

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