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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 591.62 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 591.62 and 327 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 591.62 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/591.62 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 591.62 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 193,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,459.74/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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