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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 451.04 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 451.04 and 274.10 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 451.04 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/451.04 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 451.04 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 123,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,626.44/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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