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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 452.65 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 452.65 and 254.27 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 452.65 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/452.65 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 452.65 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 115,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,095.32/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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