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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 546.53 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 546.53 and 326.16 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 546.53 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/546.53 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 546.53 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 178,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,256.22/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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