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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 522.86 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 522.86 and 327.56 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 522.86 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/522.86 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 522.86 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 171,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,265.00/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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