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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 545.29 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 545.29 and 321.56 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 545.29 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/545.29 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 545.29 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 175,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,343.45/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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