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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 554.30 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 554.30 and 327.94 is: 452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 554.30 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/554.30 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 554.30 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 181,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,777.14/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.47

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