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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 452.30 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 452.30 and 254.02 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 452.30 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/452.30 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 452.30 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 114,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,893.25/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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