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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 545.28 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 545.28 and 324.34 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 545.28 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/545.28 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 545.28 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 176,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,855.30/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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