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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 563.49 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 563.49 and 320.09 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 563.49 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/563.49 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 563.49 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 180,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,364.70/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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