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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.84, 541.08 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.84, 541.08 and 327.04 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.84 : 541.08 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.84/541.08 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.84x = 541.08 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.84x = 176,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,954.80/391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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