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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 551.94 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 551.94 and 326.37 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 551.94 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/551.94 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 551.94 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 180,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,135.03/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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