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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 573.87 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 573.87 and 328.53 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 573.87 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/573.87 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 573.87 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 188,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,533.51/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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