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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.73, 551.53 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.73, 551.53 and 325.93 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.73 : 551.53 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.73/551.53 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.73x = 551.53 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.73x = 179,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,760.17/399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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