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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.04 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.04 and 327.60 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.04 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.04 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.04 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 184,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,451.90/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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