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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 566.09 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 566.09 and 327.20 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 566.09 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/566.09 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 566.09 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 185,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,224.65/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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