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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 544.02 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 544.02 and 332.45 is: 458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 544.02 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/544.02 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 544.02 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 180,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,856.73/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.48

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