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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 556.32 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 556.32 and 325.44 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 556.32 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/556.32 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 556.32 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 181,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,048.78/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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