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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.41, 547.08 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.41, 547.08 and 322.52 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.41 : 547.08 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.41/547.08 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.41x = 547.08 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.41x = 176,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,444.24/396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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