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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 491.34 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 491.34 and 307.58 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 491.34 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/491.34 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 491.34 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 151,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,126.36/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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