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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.51, 543.97 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.51, 543.97 and 332.24 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.51 : 543.97 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.51/543.97 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.51x = 543.97 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.51x = 180,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,726.93/394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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