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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 515.57 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 515.57 and 327.27 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 515.57 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/515.57 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 515.57 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 168,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,730.89/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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