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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 527.45 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 527.45 and 327.09 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 527.45 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/527.45 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 527.45 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 172,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521.99/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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