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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 452.40 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 452.40 and 286.20 is: 395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 452.40 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/452.40 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 452.40 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 129,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,476.88/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.71

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