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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 594.49 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 594.49 and 327.50 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 594.49 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/594.49 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 594.49 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 194,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,695.48/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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