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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 551.89 and 321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 551.89 and 321.55 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 551.89 = 321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/551.89 = 321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 551.89 × 321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 177,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,458.62/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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