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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 449.01 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 449.01 and 323.02 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 449.01 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/449.01 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 449.01 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 145,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,040.89/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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