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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 567.36 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 567.36 and 324.12 is: 446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 567.36 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/567.36 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 567.36 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 183,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,892.72/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.78

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