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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.21, 562.53 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.21, 562.53 and 328.35 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.21 : 562.53 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.21/562.53 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.21x = 562.53 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.21x = 184,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,706.73/408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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