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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 552.83 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 552.83 and 322.03 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 552.83 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/552.83 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 552.83 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 178,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,027.84/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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