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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 665.28 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 665.28 and 327.52 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 665.28 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/665.28 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 665.28 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 217,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,892.51/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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