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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 451.68 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 451.68 and 253.64 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 451.68 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/451.68 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 451.68 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 114,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,564.12/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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