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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 450.72 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 450.72 and 285.84 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 450.72 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/450.72 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 450.72 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 128,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,833.80/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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