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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 545.36 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 545.36 and 332.31 is: 459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 545.36 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/545.36 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 545.36 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 181,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,226.92/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.42

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