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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.19, 544.74 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.19, 544.74 and 327.74 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.19 : 544.74 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.19/544.74 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.19x = 544.74 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.19x = 178,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,529.13/394.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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