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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.40, 561.87 and 324.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.40, 561.87 and 324.37 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.40 : 561.87 = 324.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.40/561.87 = 324.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.40x = 561.87 × 324.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.40x = 182,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,254.47/407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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