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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 544.69 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 544.69 and 321.22 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 544.69 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/544.69 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 544.69 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 174,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,965.32/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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