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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 561.15 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 561.15 and 327.35 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 561.15 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/561.15 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 561.15 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 183,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,693.86/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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