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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 545.92 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 545.92 and 325.76 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 545.92 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/545.92 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 545.92 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 177,838.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,838.90/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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