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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 451.60 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 451.60 and 269.12 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 451.60 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/451.60 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 451.60 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 121,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,534.59/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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