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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 565.44 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 565.44 and 327.86 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 565.44 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/565.44 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 565.44 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 185,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,385.16/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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