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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.87 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.87 and 329.64 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.87 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.87 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.87 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 185,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,874.11/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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