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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 451.04 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 451.04 and 283.96 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 451.04 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/451.04 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 451.04 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 128,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,073.93/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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