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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.64 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.64 and 327.53 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.64 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.64 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.64 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 170,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,198.17/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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