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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 450.90 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 450.90 and 268.68 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 450.90 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/450.90 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 450.90 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 121,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,147.81/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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