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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 568.05 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 568.05 and 327.66 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 568.05 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/568.05 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 568.05 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 186,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,126.44/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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