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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.11, 557.04 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.11, 557.04 and 329.32 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.11 : 557.04 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.11/557.04 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.11x = 557.04 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.11x = 183,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,444.41/404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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