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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 581.62 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 581.62 and 327.88 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 581.62 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/581.62 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 581.62 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 190,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,701.57/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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