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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 451.74 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 451.74 and 253.38 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 451.74 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/451.74 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 451.74 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 114,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,461.88/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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