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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 544.68 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 544.68 and 332.72 is: 458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 544.68 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/544.68 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 544.68 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 181,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,225.93/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.66

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