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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 573.30 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 573.30 and 327.88 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 573.30 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/573.30 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 573.30 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 187,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,973.60/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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