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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 552.42 and 326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 552.42 and 326.92 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 552.42 = 326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/552.42 = 326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 552.42 × 326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 180,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,597.15/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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