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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 518.95 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 518.95 and 327.03 is: 451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 518.95 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/518.95 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 518.95 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 169,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,712.22/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.07

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