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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 452.39 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 452.39 and 307.01 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 452.39 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/452.39 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 452.39 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 138,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,884.46/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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