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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 566.27 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 566.27 and 327.87 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 566.27 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/566.27 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 566.27 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 185,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,663.21/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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