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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 450 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 450 and 317.88 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 450 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/450 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 450 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 143,046
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,046/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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