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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 545.94 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 545.94 and 325.74 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 545.94 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/545.94 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 545.94 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 177,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,834.50/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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