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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.68, 611.52 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.68, 611.52 and 327.58 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.68 : 611.52 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.68/611.52 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.68x = 611.52 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.68x = 200,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,321.72/407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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