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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.19, 538.94 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.19, 538.94 and 325.58 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.19 : 538.94 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.19/538.94 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.19x = 538.94 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.19x = 175,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,466.46/391.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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