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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 453.30 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 453.30 and 288.90 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 453.30 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/453.30 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 453.30 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 130,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,957.29/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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