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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 555.56 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 555.56 and 328.86 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 555.56 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/555.56 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 555.56 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 182,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,701.05/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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