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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 595.08 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 595.08 and 327.84 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 595.08 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/595.08 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 595.08 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 195,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,091.03/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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