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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 450.60 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 450.60 and 320.04 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 450.60 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/450.60 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 450.60 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 144,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,210.02/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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