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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 491.52 and 314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 491.52 and 314.94 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 491.52 = 314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/491.52 = 314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 491.52 × 314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 154,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,799.31/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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