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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 451.47 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 451.47 and 257.26 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 451.47 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/451.47 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 451.47 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 116,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,145.17/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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