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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.87, 579.98 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.87, 579.98 and 327.74 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.87 : 579.98 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.87/579.98 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.87x = 579.98 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.87x = 190,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,078.11/387.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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