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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 573.03 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 573.03 and 328.14 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 573.03 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/573.03 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 573.03 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 188,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,034.06/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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