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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 518.94 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 518.94 and 327.78 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 518.94 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/518.94 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 518.94 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 170,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,098.15/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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