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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 593.39 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 593.39 and 327.60 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 593.39 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/593.39 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 593.39 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 194,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,392.93/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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