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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 450.86 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 450.86 and 302.71 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 450.86 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/450.86 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 450.86 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 136,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,480.15/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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