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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 573.56 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 573.56 and 326.80 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 573.56 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/573.56 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 573.56 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 187,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,439.41/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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