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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.83, 452.58 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.83, 452.58 and 252.98 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.83 : 452.58 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.83/452.58 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.83x = 452.58 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.83x = 114,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,494.82/327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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