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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 452.83 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 452.83 and 301.54 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 452.83 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/452.83 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 452.83 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 136,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,544.09/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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