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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.94, 547.32 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.94, 547.32 and 326.74 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 547.32 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/547.32 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 547.32 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 178,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,831.34/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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