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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.05, 490.67 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.05, 490.67 and 266.03 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.05 : 490.67 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.05/490.67 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.05x = 490.67 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.05x = 130,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,531.61/327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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