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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 552.38 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 552.38 and 326.01 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 552.38 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/552.38 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 552.38 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 180,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,081.40/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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