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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 553.42 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 553.42 and 326.76 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 553.42 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/553.42 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 553.42 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 180,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,835.52/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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