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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 573.45 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 573.45 and 327.27 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 573.45 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/573.45 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 573.45 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 187,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672.98/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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