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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.31, 546 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.31, 546 and 394.68 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.31 : 546 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.31/546 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.31x = 546 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.31x = 215,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,495.28/398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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