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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 451.96 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 451.96 and 257.68 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 451.96 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/451.96 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 451.96 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 116,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,461.05/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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