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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.28 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.28 and 327.32 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.28 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.28 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.28 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 172,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,589.29/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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