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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 595.15 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 595.15 and 327.54 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 595.15 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/595.15 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 595.15 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 194,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,936.84/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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