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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 587.76 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 587.76 and 327.76 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 587.76 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/587.76 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 587.76 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 192,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,644.22/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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