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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 452.35 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 452.35 and 262.60 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 452.35 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/452.35 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 452.35 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 118,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,786.31/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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