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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 545.97 and 321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 545.97 and 321.94 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 545.97 = 321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/545.97 = 321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 545.97 × 321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 175,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,769.58/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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