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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.05, 553.17 and 322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.05, 553.17 and 322.55 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.05 : 553.17 = 322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.05/553.17 = 322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.05x = 553.17 × 322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.05x = 178,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,425.50/401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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