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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.95, 546.87 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.95, 546.87 and 322.65 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.95 : 546.87 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.95/546.87 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.95x = 546.87 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.95x = 176,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,445.43/395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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