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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 451.01 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 451.01 and 290.07 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 451.01 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/451.01 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 451.01 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 130,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,823.02/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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