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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 600.78 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 600.78 and 328.98 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 600.78 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/600.78 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 600.78 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 197,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,644.60/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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