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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 552.12 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 552.12 and 321.58 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 552.12 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/552.12 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 552.12 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 177,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,550.75/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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