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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 561.62 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 561.62 and 324.50 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 561.62 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/561.62 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 561.62 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 182,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,243.69/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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