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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 450.86 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 450.86 and 267.92 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 450.86 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/450.86 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 450.86 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 120,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,790.82/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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