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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.75, 546.93 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.75, 546.93 and 326.64 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.75 : 546.93 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.75/546.93 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.75x = 546.93 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.75x = 178,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,649.22/396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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