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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.47, 552.04 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.47, 552.04 and 325.76 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.47 : 552.04 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.47/552.04 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.47x = 552.04 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.47x = 179,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,833.12/399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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