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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 578.17 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 578.17 and 327.53 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 578.17 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/578.17 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 578.17 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 189,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,367.33/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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