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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 450.66 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 450.66 and 318 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 450.66 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/450.66 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 450.66 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 143,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,309.88/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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