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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 544.83 and 320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 544.83 and 320.78 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 544.83 = 320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/544.83 = 320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 544.83 × 320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 174,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,770.57/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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