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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.38, 548.64 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.38, 548.64 and 323.87 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.38 : 548.64 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.38/548.64 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.38x = 548.64 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.38x = 177,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,686.42/397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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