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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 452.05 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 452.05 and 272.18 is: 375.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 452.05 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/452.05 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 452.05 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 123,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,039.42/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.65

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