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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 455.13 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 455.13 and 324.60 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 455.13 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/455.13 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 455.13 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 147,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,735.20/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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