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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.94, 548.61 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.94, 548.61 and 326.78 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.94 : 548.61 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.94/548.61 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.94x = 548.61 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.94x = 179,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,272.03/397.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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