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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 565.38 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 565.38 and 327.33 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 565.38 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/565.38 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 565.38 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 185,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,065.84/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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