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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 544.96 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 544.96 and 329.52 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 544.96 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/544.96 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 544.96 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 179,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,575.22/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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