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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 554.04 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 554.04 and 328.32 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 554.04 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/554.04 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 554.04 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 181,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,902.41/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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