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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 452.02 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 452.02 and 265.74 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 452.02 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/452.02 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 452.02 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 120,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,119.79/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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