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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 652.92 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 652.92 and 327.36 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 652.92 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/652.92 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 652.92 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 213,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,739.89/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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