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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 524.24 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 524.24 and 327.53 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 524.24 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/524.24 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 524.24 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 171,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,704.33/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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