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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 451.44 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 451.44 and 288.90 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 451.44 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/451.44 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 451.44 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 130,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,421.02/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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