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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 545.81 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 545.81 and 329.89 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 545.81 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/545.81 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 545.81 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 180,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,058.05/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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