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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 572.26 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 572.26 and 326.56 is: 451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 572.26 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/572.26 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 572.26 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 186,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,877.23/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.35

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