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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 452.15 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 452.15 and 275.10 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 452.15 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/452.15 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 452.15 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 124,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,386.47/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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