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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.52, 580.50 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.52, 580.50 and 327.52 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.52 : 580.50 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.52/580.50 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.52x = 580.50 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.52x = 190,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,125.36/420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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