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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 451.32 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 451.32 and 326.73 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 451.32 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/451.32 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 451.32 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 147,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,459.78/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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