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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 567.02 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 567.02 and 327.87 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 567.02 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/567.02 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 567.02 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 185,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,909.67/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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