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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 540.79 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 540.79 and 325.64 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 540.79 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/540.79 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 540.79 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 176,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,100.15/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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