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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 546.36 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 546.36 and 322.18 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 546.36 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/546.36 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 546.36 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 176,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,023.53/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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