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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 557.58 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 557.58 and 325.72 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 557.58 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/557.58 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 557.58 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 181,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,614.96/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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