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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 553.80 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 553.80 and 328.27 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 553.80 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/553.80 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 553.80 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 181,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,795.93/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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