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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 451.72 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 451.72 and 265.24 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 451.72 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/451.72 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 451.72 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 119,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814.21/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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