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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.96, 548.65 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.96, 548.65 and 326.80 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.96 : 548.65 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.96/548.65 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.96x = 548.65 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.96x = 179,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,298.82/397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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