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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 602.07 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 602.07 and 328.42 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 602.07 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/602.07 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 602.07 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 197,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,731.83/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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