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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.88, 552.09 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.88, 552.09 and 326.37 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.88 : 552.09 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.88/552.09 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.88x = 552.09 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.88x = 180,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,185.61/399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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