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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 451.50 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 451.50 and 265.08 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 451.50 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/451.50 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 451.50 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 119,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,683.62/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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