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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.99, 546.10 and 323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.99, 546.10 and 323.14 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.99 : 546.10 = 323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.99/546.10 = 323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.99x = 546.10 × 323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.99x = 176,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,466.75/396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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