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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 552.84 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 552.84 and 326.34 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 552.84 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/552.84 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 552.84 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 180,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,415.88/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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