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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 551.39 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 551.39 and 326.52 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 551.39 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/551.39 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 551.39 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 180,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,038.23/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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