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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 552.32 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 552.32 and 323.84 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 552.32 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/552.32 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 552.32 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 178,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,863.31/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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