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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 556.74 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 556.74 and 325 is: 447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 556.74 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/556.74 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 556.74 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 180,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,940.50/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.96

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