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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 513.50 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 513.50 and 327.41 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 513.50 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/513.50 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 513.50 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 168,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,120.83/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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