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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 533.73 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 533.73 and 325.27 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 533.73 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/533.73 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 533.73 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 173,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,606.36/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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