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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 555.64 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 555.64 and 328.72 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 555.64 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/555.64 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 555.64 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 182,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,649.98/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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