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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 451.95 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 451.95 and 265.50 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 451.95 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/451.95 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 451.95 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 119,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,992.73/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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