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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.56, 540.69 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.56, 540.69 and 325.11 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.56 : 540.69 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.56/540.69 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.56x = 540.69 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.56x = 175,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,783.73/391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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