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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 450.90 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 450.90 and 271.52 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 450.90 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/450.90 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 450.90 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 122,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,428.37/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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