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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 450.75 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 450.75 and 280.40 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 450.75 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/450.75 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 450.75 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 126,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,390.30/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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