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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 555.77 and 329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 555.77 and 329.39 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 555.77 = 329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/555.77 = 329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 555.77 × 329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 183,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,065.08/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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