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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.46 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.46 and 328.02 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.46 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.46 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.46 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 181,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,544.31/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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