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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.68 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.68 and 266.56 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.68 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.68 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.68 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 130,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,795.66/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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