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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 511.44 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 511.44 and 327.20 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 511.44 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/511.44 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 511.44 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 167,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,343.17/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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