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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 541.98 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 541.98 and 327.07 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 541.98 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/541.98 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 541.98 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 177,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,265.40/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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