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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.05, 582.55 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.05, 582.55 and 327.20 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.05 : 582.55 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.05/582.55 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.05x = 582.55 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.05x = 190,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,610.36/389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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