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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 541.62 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 541.62 and 327.24 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 541.62 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/541.62 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 541.62 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 177,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,239.73/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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