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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.24, 572.66 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.24, 572.66 and 327.76 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.24 : 572.66 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.24/572.66 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.24x = 572.66 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.24x = 187,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,695.04/415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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