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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 569.07 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 569.07 and 327.48 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 569.07 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/569.07 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 569.07 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 186,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,359.04/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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