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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 544.14 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 544.14 and 325.89 is: 447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 544.14 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/544.14 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 544.14 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 177,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,329.78/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.85

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