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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 528.36 and 327.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 528.36 and 327.00 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 528.36 = 327.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/528.36 = 327.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 528.36 × 327.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 172,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,774.48/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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