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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 452.28 and 257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 452.28 and 257.89 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 452.28 = 257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/452.28 = 257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 452.28 × 257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 116,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,638.49/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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