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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 452.66 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 452.66 and 290.39 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 452.66 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/452.66 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 452.66 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 131,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,444.22/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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