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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 571.94 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 571.94 and 327.78 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 571.94 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/571.94 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 571.94 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 187,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,470.49/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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