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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 453 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 453 and 286.48 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 453 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/453 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 453 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 129,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,775.44/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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