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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 552.24 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 552.24 and 320.88 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 552.24 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/552.24 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 552.24 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 177,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,202.77/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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