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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 612.08 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 612.08 and 327.86 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 612.08 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/612.08 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 612.08 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 200,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,676.55/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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