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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 450.79 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 450.79 and 274.76 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 450.79 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/450.79 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 450.79 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 123,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,856.12/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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