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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 553.28 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 553.28 and 326.66 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 553.28 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/553.28 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 553.28 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 180,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,730.05/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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