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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 452.58 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 452.58 and 292.71 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 452.58 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/452.58 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 452.58 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 132,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,473.96/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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