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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 553.16 and 327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 553.16 and 327.22 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 553.16 = 327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/553.16 = 327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 553.16 × 327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 181,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,005.02/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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