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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 553.43 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 553.43 and 323.19 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 553.43 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/553.43 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 553.43 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 178,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,863.85/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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