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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 491.52 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 491.52 and 268.75 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 491.52 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/491.52 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 491.52 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 132,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,096/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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