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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 489.95 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 489.95 and 269.18 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 489.95 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/489.95 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 489.95 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 131,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,884.74/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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