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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 452.04 and 286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 452.04 and 286.21 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 452.04 = 286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/452.04 = 286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 452.04 × 286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 129,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,376.11/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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