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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 518.24 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 518.24 and 327.29 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 518.24 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/518.24 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 518.24 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 169,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,616.88/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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