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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 557.36 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 557.36 and 325.74 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 557.36 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/557.36 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 557.36 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 181,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,554.45/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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