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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.19, 547.50 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.19, 547.50 and 329.74 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.19 : 547.50 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.19/547.50 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.19x = 547.50 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.19x = 180,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,532.65/396.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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