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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.30 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.30 and 322.76 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.30 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.30 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.30 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 178,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,583.11/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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