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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 553.76 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 553.76 and 327.02 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 553.76 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/553.76 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 553.76 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 181,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,090.60/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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