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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 542.24 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 542.24 and 326.67 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 542.24 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/542.24 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 542.24 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 177,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,131.91/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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