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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 451.95 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 451.95 and 265.44 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 451.95 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/451.95 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 451.95 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 119,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,965.61/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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