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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 554.31 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 554.31 and 327.78 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 554.31 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/554.31 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 554.31 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 181,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,691.73/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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