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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 528.89 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 528.89 and 327.40 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 528.89 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/528.89 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 528.89 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 173,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,155.12/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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