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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 540.18 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 540.18 and 325.32 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 540.18 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/540.18 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 540.18 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 175,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,731.36/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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