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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 523.56 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 523.56 and 327.60 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 523.56 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/523.56 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 523.56 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 171,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,518.26/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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