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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.78 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.78 and 253.31 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.78 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.78 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.78 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 114,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,437.50/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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