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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 451.47 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 451.47 and 265.65 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 451.47 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/451.47 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 451.47 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 119,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,933.01/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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