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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 531.80 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 531.80 and 327.08 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 531.80 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/531.80 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 531.80 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 173,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,941.14/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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