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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 564.15 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 564.15 and 327.47 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 564.15 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/564.15 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 564.15 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 184,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,742.72/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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