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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.03, 552.97 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.03, 552.97 and 327.12 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.03 : 552.97 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.03/552.97 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.03x = 552.97 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.03x = 180,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,887.55/401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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