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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 551.70 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 551.70 and 325.80 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 551.70 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/551.70 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 551.70 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 179,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,743.86/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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