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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.91 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.91 and 327.78 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.91 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.91 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.91 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 181,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,558.98/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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