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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 450.73 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 450.73 and 268.78 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 450.73 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/450.73 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 450.73 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 121,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,147.21/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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