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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 612.54 and 327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 612.54 and 327.37 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 612.54 = 327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/612.54 = 327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 612.54 × 327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 200,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,527.22/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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