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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 451.32 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 451.32 and 253.82 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 451.32 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/451.32 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 451.32 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 114,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,551.79/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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