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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 560.16 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 560.16 and 328.32 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 560.16 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/560.16 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 560.16 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 183,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,911.73/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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