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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.88, 551.42 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.88, 551.42 and 325.96 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.88 : 551.42 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.88/551.42 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.88x = 551.42 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.88x = 179,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,740.86/399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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