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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.67, 539.55 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.67, 539.55 and 329.84 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.67 : 539.55 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.67/539.55 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.67x = 539.55 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.67x = 177,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,962.47/391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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