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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 544.86 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 544.86 and 325.14 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 544.86 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/544.86 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 544.86 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 177,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,155.78/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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