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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 490.64 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 490.64 and 278.66 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 490.64 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/490.64 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 490.64 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 136,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,721.74/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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