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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 544.26 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 544.26 and 329.64 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 544.26 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/544.26 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 544.26 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 179,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,409.87/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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