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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 544.32 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 544.32 and 328.50 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 544.32 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/544.32 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 544.32 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 178,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,809.12/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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