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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 520 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 520 and 327.04 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 520 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/520 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 520 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 170,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,060.80/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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