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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 450.75 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 450.75 and 309.32 is: 425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 450.75 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/450.75 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 450.75 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 139,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,423.74/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.92

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