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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 451.98 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 451.98 and 265.55 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 451.98 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/451.98 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 451.98 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 120,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,021.03/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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