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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 544.16 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 544.16 and 324.50 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 544.16 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/544.16 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 544.16 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 176,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,575.58/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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