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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 551.36 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 551.36 and 322.44 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 551.36 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/551.36 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 551.36 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 177,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,780.52/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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