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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 557.52 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 557.52 and 325.20 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 557.52 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/557.52 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 557.52 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 181,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,305.50/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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