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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 451.44 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 451.44 and 294.93 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 451.44 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/451.44 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 451.44 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 133,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,143.20/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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