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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 572.58 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 572.58 and 327.93 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 572.58 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/572.58 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 572.58 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 187,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,766.16/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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