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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 553.45 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 553.45 and 327.67 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 553.45 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/553.45 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 553.45 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 181,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,348.96/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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