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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 551.96 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 551.96 and 326.28 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 551.96 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/551.96 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 551.96 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 180,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,089.12/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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