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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 552.86 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 552.86 and 322.02 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 552.86 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/552.86 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 552.86 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 178,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,030.37/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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