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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 546 and 320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 546 and 320.87 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 546 = 320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/546 = 320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 546 × 320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 175,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,195.02/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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