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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 518.40 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 518.40 and 327.15 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 518.40 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/518.40 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 518.40 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 169,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,594.56/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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