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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 544.89 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 544.89 and 329.32 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 544.89 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/544.89 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 544.89 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 179,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,443.17/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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