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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.66, 544.08 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.66, 544.08 and 320.14 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.66 : 544.08 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.66/544.08 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.66x = 544.08 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.66x = 174,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,181.77/394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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