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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 552.88 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 552.88 and 323.28 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 552.88 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/552.88 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 552.88 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 178,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,735.05/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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