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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 451.32 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 451.32 and 274.80 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 451.32 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/451.32 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 451.32 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 124,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,022.74/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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