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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 491.53 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 491.53 and 302.40 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 491.53 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/491.53 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 491.53 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 148,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,638.67/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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