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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 451.58 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 451.58 and 262.04 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 451.58 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/451.58 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 451.58 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 118,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,328.46/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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