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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 527.96 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 527.96 and 327.20 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 527.96 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/527.96 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 527.96 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 172,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,746.69/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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