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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 553.82 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 553.82 and 327.74 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 553.82 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/553.82 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 553.82 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 181,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,504.56/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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