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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 450.87 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 450.87 and 257.32 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 450.87 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/450.87 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 450.87 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 116,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,016.74/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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