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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.72, 531.52 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.72, 531.52 and 327.40 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.72 : 531.52 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.72/531.52 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.72x = 531.52 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.72x = 174,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,019.65/385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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