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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 451.90 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 451.90 and 278.99 is: 384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 451.90 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/451.90 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 451.90 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 126,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,075.58/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.86

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