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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 450.98 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 450.98 and 285.56 is: 393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 450.98 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/450.98 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 450.98 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 128,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,781.85/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.83

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