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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.92, 546.51 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.92, 546.51 and 326.76 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.92 : 546.51 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.92/546.51 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.92x = 546.51 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.92x = 178,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,576.78/396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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