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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 551.97 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 551.97 and 327.39 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 551.97 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/551.97 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 551.97 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 180,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,709.46/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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