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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 450.27 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 450.27 and 274.36 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 450.27 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/450.27 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 450.27 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 123,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,537.45/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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