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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 553.26 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 553.26 and 322.30 is: 444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 553.26 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/553.26 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 553.26 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 178,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,315.70/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.28

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