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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 555.60 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 555.60 and 325.28 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 555.60 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/555.60 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 555.60 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 180,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,725.57/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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