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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 549.65 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 549.65 and 325.15 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 549.65 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/549.65 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 549.65 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 178,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,718.14/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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