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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 451.12 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 451.12 and 261.84 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 451.12 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/451.12 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 451.12 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 118,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,121.26/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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