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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 563.22 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 563.22 and 321.12 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 563.22 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/563.22 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 563.22 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 180,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,861.21/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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