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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 542.49 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 542.49 and 326.85 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 542.49 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/542.49 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 542.49 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 177,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,312.86/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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