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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 555.66 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 555.66 and 328.32 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 555.66 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/555.66 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 555.66 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 182,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,434.29/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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