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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 554 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 554 and 327.87 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 554 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/554 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 554 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 181,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,639.98/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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