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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 552.42 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 552.42 and 327.27 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 552.42 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/552.42 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 552.42 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 180,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,790.49/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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