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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 518.88 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 518.88 and 327.47 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 518.88 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/518.88 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 518.88 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 169,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,918.21/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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