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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 565.69 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 565.69 and 327.19 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 565.69 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/565.69 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 565.69 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 185,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,085.69/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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