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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 551.59 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 551.59 and 326.12 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 551.59 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/551.59 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 551.59 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 179,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,884.53/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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