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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.04, 564.36 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.04, 564.36 and 321.44 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.04 : 564.36 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.04/564.36 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.04x = 564.36 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.04x = 181,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,407.88/409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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