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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 524.12 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 524.12 and 327.52 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 524.12 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/524.12 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 524.12 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 171,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,659.29/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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