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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 451.80 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 451.80 and 275.24 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 451.80 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/451.80 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 451.80 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 124,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,353.43/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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