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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 450.74 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 450.74 and 294.44 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 450.74 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/450.74 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 450.74 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 132,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,715.89/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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