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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 560.05 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 560.05 and 327.39 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 560.05 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/560.05 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 560.05 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 183,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,354.77/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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