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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 552.45 and 324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 552.45 and 324.93 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 552.45 = 324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/552.45 = 324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 552.45 × 324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 179,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,505.51/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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