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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.62 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.62 and 180.88 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.62 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.62 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.62 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 88,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,743.35/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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