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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.87, 548.37 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.87, 548.37 and 326.88 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.87 : 548.37 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.87/548.37 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.87x = 548.37 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.87x = 179,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,251.19/396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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