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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 552.67 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 552.67 and 327.14 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 552.67 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/552.67 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 552.67 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 180,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,800.80/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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