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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 450.86 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 450.86 and 264.81 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 450.86 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/450.86 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 450.86 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 119,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,390.91/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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