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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 450.33 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 450.33 and 314.06 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 450.33 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/450.33 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 450.33 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 141,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,428.39/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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