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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.39, 451.97 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.39, 451.97 and 301.04 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.39 : 451.97 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.39/451.97 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.39x = 451.97 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.39x = 136,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061.05/327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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