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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 544.38 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 544.38 and 327.96 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 544.38 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/544.38 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 544.38 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 178,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,534.86/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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