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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.55, 554.01 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.55, 554.01 and 327.74 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.55 : 554.01 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.55/554.01 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.55x = 554.01 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.55x = 181,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,571.24/401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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