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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 450.54 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 450.54 and 261.36 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 450.54 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/450.54 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 450.54 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 117,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,753.13/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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