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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 491.08 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 491.08 and 310.59 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 491.08 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/491.08 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 491.08 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 152,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,525.31/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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