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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 491.25 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 491.25 and 278.29 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 491.25 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/491.25 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 491.25 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 136,709.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,709.96/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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