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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 452.80 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 452.80 and 286.20 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 452.80 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/452.80 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 452.80 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 129,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,591.36/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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