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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.23, 451.54 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.23, 451.54 and 274.58 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.23 : 451.54 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.23/451.54 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.23x = 451.54 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.23x = 123,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,983.85/327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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