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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 540.52 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 540.52 and 325.72 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 540.52 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/540.52 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 540.52 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 176,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,058.04/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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