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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 551.01 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 551.01 and 329.97 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 551.01 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/551.01 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 551.01 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 181,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,816.77/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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