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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 552.45 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 552.45 and 326.75 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 552.45 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/552.45 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 552.45 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 180,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,511.50/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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