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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 545.67 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 545.67 and 325.80 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 545.67 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/545.67 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 545.67 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 177,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,779.29/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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