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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 545.67 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 545.67 and 321.68 is: 444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 545.67 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/545.67 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 545.67 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 175,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,528.40/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.30

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