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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452.31 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452.31 and 291.17 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452.31 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452.31 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452.31 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 131,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,699.10/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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