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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 599.18 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 599.18 and 322.52 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 599.18 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/599.18 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 599.18 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 193,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,242.93/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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