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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.69, 545.06 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.69, 545.06 and 325.43 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.69 : 545.06 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.69/545.06 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.69x = 545.06 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.69x = 177,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,378.88/394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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