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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 573.45 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 573.45 and 327.24 is: 451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 573.45 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/573.45 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 573.45 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 187,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,655.78/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.18

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