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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 560.41 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 560.41 and 327.65 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 560.41 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/560.41 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 560.41 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 183,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,615.94/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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