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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.55, 551.25 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.55, 551.25 and 325.74 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.55 : 551.25 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.55/551.25 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.55x = 551.25 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.55x = 179,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,564.18/399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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