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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 562.29 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 562.29 and 320.27 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 562.29 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/562.29 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 562.29 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 180,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,084.62/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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