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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 544.54 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 544.54 and 324.76 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 544.54 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/544.54 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 544.54 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 176,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,844.81/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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