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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 451.69 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 451.69 and 320.01 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 451.69 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/451.69 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 451.69 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 144,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,543.72/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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