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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 545.72 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 545.72 and 325.55 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 545.72 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/545.72 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 545.72 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 177,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,654.79/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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