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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 565.01 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 565.01 and 326.01 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 565.01 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/565.01 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 565.01 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 184,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,200.62/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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