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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 570.36 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 570.36 and 327.88 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 570.36 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/570.36 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 570.36 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 187,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,009.64/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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