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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 544.46 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 544.46 and 324.14 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 544.46 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/544.46 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 544.46 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 176,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,476.92/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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