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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 600.60 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 600.60 and 328.16 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 600.60 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/600.60 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 600.60 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 197,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,092.90/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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