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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.77, 548.35 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.77, 548.35 and 327.72 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.77 : 548.35 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.77/548.35 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.77x = 548.35 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.77x = 179,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,702.52/397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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