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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 520.80 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 520.80 and 327.52 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 520.80 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/520.80 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 520.80 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 170,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,572.42/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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