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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 552.62 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 552.62 and 326.87 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 552.62 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/552.62 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 552.62 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 180,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,634.90/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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