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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 451.94 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 451.94 and 296.38 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 451.94 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/451.94 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 451.94 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 133,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,945.98/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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