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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 541 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 541 and 327.08 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 541 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/541 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 541 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 176,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,950.28/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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