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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 553.28 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 553.28 and 327.80 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 553.28 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/553.28 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 553.28 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 181,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,365.18/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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