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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.04, 555.06 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.04, 555.06 and 328.52 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.04 : 555.06 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.04/555.06 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.04x = 555.06 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.04x = 182,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,348.31/402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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