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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.80, 580.37 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.80, 580.37 and 327.24 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.80 : 580.37 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.80/580.37 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.80x = 580.37 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.80x = 189,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,918.64/420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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