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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 558 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 558 and 327.52 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 558 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/558 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 558 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 182,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,756.16/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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