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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.09, 490.02 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.09, 490.02 and 254.59 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.09 : 490.02 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.09/490.02 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.09x = 490.02 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.09x = 124,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,754.19/327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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