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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.53, 554.37 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.53, 554.37 and 328.03 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.53 : 554.37 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.53/554.37 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.53x = 554.37 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.53x = 181,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,849.99/401.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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