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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.92, 547.94 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.92, 547.94 and 332.31 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.92 : 547.94 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.92/547.94 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.92x = 547.94 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.92x = 182,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,084.28/397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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