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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 450.87 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 450.87 and 301 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 450.87 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/450.87 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 450.87 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 135,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,711.87/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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