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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 560.07 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 560.07 and 323.37 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 560.07 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/560.07 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 560.07 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 181,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,109.84/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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