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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.94, 572.02 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.94, 572.02 and 327.30 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.94 : 572.02 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.94/572.02 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.94x = 572.02 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.94x = 187,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,222.15/413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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