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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 452.25 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 452.25 and 273.24 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 452.25 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/452.25 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 452.25 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 123,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,572.79/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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