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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 541.86 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 541.86 and 327.03 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 541.86 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/541.86 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 541.86 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 177,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,204.48/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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