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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 561.53 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 561.53 and 328.88 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 561.53 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/561.53 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 561.53 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 184,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,678.21/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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