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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 573.84 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 573.84 and 329.04 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 573.84 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/573.84 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 573.84 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 188,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,816.31/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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