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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 452.74 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 452.74 and 299.56 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 452.74 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/452.74 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 452.74 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 135,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,622.79/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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