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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.80 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.80 and 328.14 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.80 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.80 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.80 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 181,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,723.93/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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