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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.58, 539.27 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.58, 539.27 and 325.48 is: 448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.58 : 539.27 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.58/539.27 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.58x = 539.27 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.58x = 175,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,521.60/391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.24

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