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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.06, 563.41 and 327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.06, 563.41 and 327.46 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.06 : 563.41 = 327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.06/563.41 = 327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.06x = 563.41 × 327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.06x = 184,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,492.45/376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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