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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.85, 552.22 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.85, 552.22 and 325.35 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.85 : 552.22 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.85/552.22 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.85x = 552.22 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.85x = 179,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,666.29/399.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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