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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 577.32 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 577.32 and 327.04 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 577.32 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/577.32 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 577.32 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 188,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,806.73/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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