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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 551.54 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 551.54 and 325.94 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 551.54 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/551.54 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 551.54 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 179,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,768.95/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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